Paragraph 55 InterpretationI1

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “alternative apparatus” means alternative apparatus adequate to enable SSW to fulfil its statutory functions in a manner no less efficient than previously;

• “apparatus” means—

  1. (a)

     mains, pipes or other apparatus belonging to or maintained by SSW for the purposes of water supply;

  2. (b)

     any drain or works vested in SSW under the Water Industry Act 1991; and

  3. (c)

     any sewer which is so vested in SSW or is the subject of a notice of intention to adopt by SSW given under section 102(4) of that Act or an agreement to adopt by SSW made under section 104 of that Act,

and includes a sludge main, disposal main (within the meaning of section 219 of that Act) or sewer outfall and any manholes, ventilating shafts, pumps or other accessories forming part of any such sewer, drain or works, and any structure in which apparatus is or is to be lodged or which gives or will give access to apparatus;

• “functions” includes powers and duties;

• “in”, in a context referring to apparatus or alternative apparatus in land, includes a reference to apparatus or alternative apparatus under, over or upon land;

• “plans” includes sections, drawings, specifications and method statements; and

• “SSW” means South Staffordshire Water Plc and includes its successors in function or any successor in respect of any land interests or any successor as a water undertaker within the meaning of the Water Industry Act 1991.